Get an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in this free educational workshop from Penn State Extension and the Alzheimer’s Association. Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disease and the most common cause of dementia.

Those facing a dementia diagnosis, caretakers, and others interested in dementia can benefit from this training. In the United States alone, more than 6 million individuals live with Alzheimer’s disease, and 11 million people serve as their unpaid caregivers.

DURING THIS IN-PERSON WORKSHOP, YOU CAN LEARN:

+ The impacts of Alzheimer’s
+ The difference between Alzheimer’s and other dementias
+ Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors
+ Current research and treatments available to address some symptoms

Register at Matthews Public Library or call 717-865-5523.